Engineering Project Managers – Grads To Seniors

Job Description

Engineering Project Managers – From Grads to Seniors

Join our Capital Projects Revolution - Big projects.

Big challenges.

Big opportunities.

Synlait is delivering a significant capital project program in New Zealand's dairy sector and we're building a bold new team to do it.

We're on the lookout for driven Engineering Project Managers at all levels, from recent graduates ready to launch their careers, to experienced professionals hungry for large-scale responsibility and career-defining work.

Based at our state-of-the art facilities in Dunsandel you'll skip the daily traffic-light grind, jump on the motorway and have a luxurious commute out to the country listening to your podcast, drinking your Macca's coffee and pulling into a large carpark with ample free parking.

Senior Engineering Project Managers – Take the Lead on Major Projects

We're hiring three Senior Engineering Project Managers who will own the delivery of critical capital projects at our Dunsandel site.

This is your chance to manage end-to-end delivery on :

What you'll do :

Our world-class Dryers, cutting-edge Consumer Plants, and essential Utilities

Major capital projects exceeding $10M, already in motion and forecast to continue

You'll lead portfolios aligned to key production facilities, supported by dedicated Engineering Project Managers and mentored by our experienced Project Director.

The scale, responsibility, and visibility of this work will set you apart.

About you :

7–10 years' experience in engineering project management (dairy, FMCG, processing industries preferred)

Skilled in performance specification, procurement, contract management, construction, safety, and commissioning

Experienced leader ready to take ownership of large-scale initiatives

Engineering Project Manager – Build Your Future Here

We're also recruiting an Engineering Project Manager to lead medium-sized projects ($1M) while supporting senior managers on major initiatives.

This is ideal for engineers with 3–5 years of project experience.

What you'll do :

Deliver a portfolio of medium-sized engineering projects

Support senior project leaders on high-profile initiatives

Gain further hands-on experience in design, procurement, construction, safety and commissioning

About you :

You will have experience in dairy manufacturing, plant design, or similar industries

Experience in project planning, contract management, and construction oversight

Eager to grow technical and leadership capabilities in a supportive team

Graduate Engineering Project Manager – Kickstart Your Career with Us

We're looking for a motivated graduate or an engineer with early project experience, eager to gain hands-on exposure to real engineering projects.

You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers and Engineers, developing skills in scoping, planning, delivery, and commissioning.

This role is ideal for those with a strong academic background or initial project experience who want to kickstart their career at Synlait.

What you'll do :

Work alongside experienced Project Managers and Engineers on real projects from day one

Be involved in scoping, planning, delivery, and commissioning activities

Receive hands-on mentoring, training, and career coaching

Grow your technical and leadership skills in one of NZ's most advanced dairy manufacturing environments

What we're looking for :

Recent engineering graduate with a curious, can-do attitude

Motivated to learn and make an impact in a fast-paced, supportive environment

Passionate about innovative engineering in manufacturing

What's next?

Apply now!

Whether you're a fresh thinker or a seasoned leader, there's a place for you in this high-impact team, where innovation meets scale and ambition meets support.

Simply outline which role you're most interested in within your cover letter.

Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait.

We wish you the best of luck in your application.

We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early.

About Us – The Synlait Spirit

Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose-led team that's Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World.

Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together.

You'll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.

Be The Difference means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value.

Whether it's in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we're driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.

We Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what's right.

We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.

We feed the world's most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark.

That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most.

We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.

At Synlait you'll be challenged and supported to grow.

We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we're an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.

What we offer :

Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts

Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy

B Corp TM certified

Social Club membership opportunities

Access to our free staff Synlait bus, leaving from Rolleston multiple times daily

State-of-the-art facilities with hush rooms for quiet work, drop-in meeting spaces, ample meeting rooms, training room facilities, and a cafeteria that would rival many.

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